Look around. Appreciation is everywhere. It's actually a cornerstone of society existing in every culture on Earth since the beginning of time. Statues are erected of people who impacted our world. Buildings and parks are named after great community leaders. Ceremonies celebrate the achievements of people in nearly every category or endeavor the military, education, and athletics. But, still, we don't see enough appreciation in the one place where it is needed most at work. You can probably recall the exact moments in your life where your work was appreciated. You undoubtedly remember the name of the person who recognized your great work. You can still remember how powerful their words made you feel. In fact, those words most likely inspired you to do more great work. Now it's your turn to influence greatness in other people. With insights from many of the largest workplace studies on appreciation and recognition, Appreciate will not only show you why appreciation and recognition are so powerful at inspiring great effort and results, but also how, when, and where you can impact people the most. Appreciate is jam packed with stories of real people in real jobs from around the world some who hold moments of recognition near and dear to their hearts, and others who have leveraged those moments to build brilliant careers. This book will transform the way you perceive, relate to, and lead people. We live in an increasingly low-trust world. For too many, morale is suffering, engagement is dismal, and inspiration is lacking. Appreciate shows leaders how to counteract this by intentionally building powerful, authentic, high-trust relationships with their teams. Stephen M.R. Covey, New York Times best-selling author of The Speed of Trust and coauthor of Smart Trust The most important role a leader plays is his or her ability to inspire and energize the team. In today's results-oriented business climate, appreciation and support are one of the most powerful tools we have to keep people charging ahead to learn, grow, and meet business demands. Josh Bersin, Principal and Founder, Bersin by Deloitte Great book! Simple philosophy. Brilliant practice. We often get stuck focusing on the policies, procedure, and business systems of work, but forget the fact that we're all just people trying to do great work. Appreciate clearly shows why not forgetting this is the most vital bit! Prabir Jha, President & Global Chief People Officer, Cipla Having had the opportunity to read Appreciate: Celebrating People, Inspiring Greatness, I was impressed by the quality of the management advice. This is well written, easy to grasp, and a great reminder, for any manager at any level, of our most important asset - our people. I will keep it close by. Daniel Lamarre, President & CEO, Cirque du Soleil As an organization, we know from first-hand experience that recognition is a key driver of engagement. It inspires our employees to give their best at work every day, and this book provides a clear and concise plan that any company can use to build a fantastic culture of appreciation. Carolyn Clark, Senior Vice President, Talent & Culture, North & Central America Accor Hotels Appreciate is nourishment for the workplace soul. It will transform the way you perceive your role as a leader, and the growth of the people around you. James D. White, Former Chairman, President & CEO, Jamba Juice Appreciate provides a practical guide to becoming a great leader and a clear path to enabling a vibrant company culture. Companies that embrace these core principles will naturally increase their employee engagement, productivity and innovation, a goal that all companies aspire to. This is a must read for any leader looking to increase their impact. Kumar Kymal, Senior Vice President, HR-Corporate Functions & Total Rewards, Thomson Reuters In a business world awash with leadership models, competencies, tools and advice, Appreciate stands out. It humanizes leadership theory by touching the core of what matters most to people in their personal and working lives - the need for validation of their self-worth, to be valued. The positive connection between recognition, engagement, and great work performance is beyond question. Appreciate is an invaluable resource for leaders aiming to inspire people to produce great work. Deirdre Lander, Director Data, Surveys and Technology, Willis Towers Watson Hong Kong As a student of servant leadership, Appreciate is a must read for all that truly want to lead and build great teams. Catching people doing things right is a powerful leadership tool. Appreciate is a great tool to have ordinary people perform at extraordinary levels. Bill Fields, Shop Keeper, Chairman at Fields Texas Limited Inc., and Former CEO of Walmart Stores Division --_ As a Human Resources executive, I read a lot of books on leadership. I have to say that Appreciate is my new favorite! I love the concept of leadership's role in cr